Risk Strategy Leader
Skills
About the Role
You will lead the design and execution of comprehensive risk management frameworks, focusing on merchant risk, transaction monitoring, and fraud prevention. You'll define risk control policies and workflows, drive advanced analytics using SQL, Python, and BI tools to detect emerging threats, and mentor team members in risk assessment and process improvements. You will work closely with senior leadership, Product, Compliance, and Operations to align risk strategies with business goals and regulatory requirements, while monitoring industry trends and emerging fraud tactics. You'll establish key risk indicators, build dashboards for real-time monitoring, lead incident reviews and root cause analyses, and champion a risk-aware culture across the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or related fields
- 8+ years of progressive experience in risk management, fraud detection, or related roles within fintech, crypto, or payments industries
- At least 2 years in a team leadership or strategic role
- Deep expertise in merchant risk, KYB/KYC processes, fraud detection, and transaction monitoring
- Proven ability to develop and lead risk strategies, policies, and teams
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills with proficiency in SQL, Python, and BI tools such as Tableau and Power BI
- Excellent communication skills in English
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and execution of comprehensive risk management frameworks focusing on merchant risk, transaction monitoring, and fraud prevention
- Define and oversee risk control policies, procedures, and workflows across the organization
- Drive development of advanced analytics and modeling techniques using SQL, Python, and BI tools
- Guide and mentor risk management team members in risk assessment and incident analysis
- Collaborate with senior leadership, Product, Compliance, and Operations teams to align risk strategies
- Monitor industry trends, emerging fraud tactics, and regulatory developments
- Establish and oversee key risk indicators and develop dashboards for real-time monitoring
- Lead incident reviews, root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions
- Represent the risk function in cross-functional projects and facilitate a risk-aware culture